| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $138.88 | 11.799% | $155.2665 | $155.27 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.30 | 3.546% | $40.6936 | $40.69 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.50 | 6.615% | $227.623 | $227.62 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.56 | 11.374% | $77.4718 | $77.47 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.63 | 7.865% | $79.421 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.41 | 11.828% | $266.6091 | $266.61 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.32 | 8.313% | $135.7379 | $135.74 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.60 | $982.8229 | $982.82 | $982.75 | $982.80 | |